Cozinha Roccia
Tambauzinho · Authorial
No TripAdvisor listing
Chef Onildo Rocha's house, opened in 2013 and reopened in 2026 after being closed for four years.
Fonte editorial: Folha de Pernambuco, mai/2026
Where to eat
Restaurant map of João Pessoa and the South Coast
67 restaurants, bars, cafés and markets covered by the press between 2023 and 2026. Tap a pin for details and open current hours and phone on Google Maps.
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Ratings and review totals are a snapshot of TripAdvisor on October 8, 2026 and may change. Open the listing for the current value.
South Coast: in March 2026 Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office warned of active erosion and falling-rock risk at the Carapibus cliff, especially at high tide. Keep away from its base and top. Some venues are seasonal and operate on reduced hours off-season.
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Tábua de Carne
Tambaú · Meats and regional
4.4· 1,585 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Steakhouse included in the Qual a Boa guide, from Jornal da Paraíba.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, jan/2024
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Fava Praia Bar & Restaurante
Tambaú · Beach
4.3· 206 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Described as a beach bar and restaurant, on the Tambaú beachfront strip.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 13/09/2026
Mercado do Peixe de Tambaú
Tambaú · Fish and seafood
No TripAdvisor listing
Public facility where you can buy fish and eat it on-site, on the waterfront.
Fonte editorial: Prefeitura de João Pessoa (Sedurb)
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Appetito Trattoria
Tambaú · Italian
4.2· 316 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Trattoria mentioned in the Qual a Boa guide and in gastronomic itineraries of the neighborhood.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, jan/2024
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor DanadoDBom
Tambaú · Northeastern
5.0· 12 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Regional northeastern food, listed in a Sunday lunch guide.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 13/09/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Famiglia Muccini
Tambaú · Italian
4.6· 2,689 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Pastas and dishes from Italian cuisine; participated in Restaurant Week 2024.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 13/09/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Rainha da Tapioca Nordestina
Feirinha De Tambaú · Tapioca
3.9· 64 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Pointed out as a reference for tapioca at Feirinha de Tambaú.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 2022/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Nau Frutos do Mar
Manaíra · Seafood
4.6· 6,233 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Seafood on the waterfront; appears in Qual a Boa and Restaurant Week 2026.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, jan/2024
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Camarada Camarão
Mag Shopping · Seafood
4.9· 3,374 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Seafood chain with a unit at Mag Shopping, in Manaíra.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, jan/2024
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor The W
Manaíra · Contemporary
4.8· 3,950 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Described by Qual a Boa as a house recognized for its atmosphere and menu.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, jan/2024
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Tramice Ristorante
Av. João Maurício · Italian
4.8· 305 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Opened in November 2024 in a historic mansion on the seaside avenue.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 26/11/2024
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Canoa dos Camarões
Av. João Maurício, 121 · Seafood
4.3· 2,487 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Facing the sea, known for its all-you-can-eat shrimp preparations.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Total, 14/02/2025
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Casa do Bacalhau
Manaíra · European
4.5· 806 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
European cuisine, mentioned among the traditional houses of the capital.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, jan/2024
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Mangai
Manaíra · Regional
4.5· 9,546 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Regional food house from the Maia e Tavares Group, founded in 1989.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 16/06/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Al Dente Cucina
Manaíra · Italian
4.6· 160 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Italian cuisine, mentioned in a list of restaurants in the neighborhood.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 31/01/2025
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Santa Grelha
Manaíra Shopping · Meats
4.8· 563 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Participated in the Paraíba Restaurant Week 2026 at Manaíra Shopping.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 11/04/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Sushiloko
Manaíra · Japanese
4.9· 18 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Mentioned in a gastronomic guide of the neighborhood in September 2026.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 07/09/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Reserve Garden
Manaíra · Contemporary
4.3· 481 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Appeared on the list of restaurants in the neighborhood in January 2025.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 31/01/2025
Velho Chico
Manaíra · Pub/tavern
No TripAdvisor listing
Traditional pub, with fried foods, goat stew, and drinks.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Ryori
Manaíra Shopping · Japanese
4.9· 285 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Japanese cuisine house at Manaíra Shopping; Restaurant Week 2026.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 11/04/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Maré Alta
Manaíra · Self-service
4.3· 346 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Described as self-service in guides from September 2026.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 13/09/2026
Quintal Di Casa
Manaíra · Brazilian
5.0· 3 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Mentioned in a gastronomic guide published in September 2026.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 07/09/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor HDO
Manaíra · Hamburger
4.3· 548 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Burger joint with a menu by chef Maurício Barbosa, cited as a pioneer.
Fonte editorial: Polêmica Paraíba, 27/04/2025
Home Burguer PB
Manaíra · Hamburger
No TripAdvisor listing
Listed among the reference burger joints in the capital.
Fonte editorial: Polêmica Paraíba, 27/04/2025
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor São Braz Coffee Shop
Manaíra Shopping · Coffee shop
4.1· 126 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Coffee shop from the Paraíba-based roaster São Braz, headquartered in Cabedelo.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 09/08/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Gulliver Mar
Cabo Branco · Seafood
4.5· 1,782 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Panoramic view of the beach; known for its portions and risotto.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 13/09/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Órama Rooftop
Hotel Ba'Ra, Cabo Branco · Contemporary
4.7· 240 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Contemporary cuisine rooftop with French and Mediterranean influences.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/01/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Iocá
Hotel Ba'Ra, Cabo Branco · Italian
4.7· 98 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Italian-inspired menu, in the same hotel as Órama.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/01/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Al'Mar Cucina
Av. Cabo Branco · Mediterranean
5.0· 549 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Presented among the new restaurants in the capital in February 2025.
Fonte editorial: Polêmica Paraíba, 28/02/2025
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Formaggio 43
Cabo Branco · Contemporary
3.7· 107 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Praised for dishes ranging from appetizers to desserts and for its drinks.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 31/01/2025
Restô Roccia
Cabo Branco · Contemporary
No TripAdvisor listing
Contemporary gastronomy, recommended for special occasions.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 09/08/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Navegantes
Cabo Branco · Brazilian and pizza
3.5· 13 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Brazilian cuisine and pizzas, on a list for holiday dinners.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 07/09/2026
Padaria Cabo Branco
Cabo Branco · Bakery and snacks
2.3· 3 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Dinner and snacks facing the sea, on the Cabo Branco waterfront.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 07/09/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Estaleiro
Seixas E Bessa · Seafood
4.7· 835 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Two units; in a 2025 guide, the Camarão Navegantes dish was highlighted.
Fonte editorial: Polêmica Paraíba, 01/2025
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor SEA Rooftop
Bessa · Iberian
4.8· 44 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Iberian-based rooftop by chef Ricardo Brindeiro, with a view and live music.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 08/08/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Moman Restaurante
Ville Des Plantes, Jd. Oceania · Contemporary
4.1· 131 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Participated in the Paraíba Restaurant Week from March to April 2026.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 23/03/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Abô Botânica e Café
Ville Des Plantes, Jd. Oceania · Café and bistro
3.7· 43 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Coffee and cuisine house in the Ville des Plantes complex; Restaurant Week 2026.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 08/08/2026
Boteco's 83
Bessa · Pub/tavern
No TripAdvisor listing
Live music with forró, sertanejo, samba and pagode, snacks and beer.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Bar Seu João
Jardim Oceania · Pub/tavern
2.9· 93 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Outdoor tables, broths and feijoada, according to a survey of bars.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Mió do Sertão
Bessa · Regional
4.5· 27 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Recommended as a place to try couscous in various versions.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 2022/2023
Centrô
Praça Antenor Navarro · Bar and restaurant
No TripAdvisor listing
Located in a historic building in the square, with a cultural program.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/10/2023
Confeitaria Phelipea
Largo De São Frei Pedro Gonçalves · Pastry shop
No TripAdvisor listing
Pastry shop in the historic square, in the heart of the old center.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/10/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Vila do Porto
Largo De São Frei Pedro Gonçalves · Bar and restaurant
3.9· 47 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Described with a view of the sunset and cultural performances.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/10/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor General Store Camiseteria e Cafeteria
Rua General Osório · Coffee shop
4.4· 22 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Coffee shop and store on General Osório Street, in the historic center circuit.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/10/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Bistrô 17
Rua Conselheiro Henrique · Regional
4.2· 101 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Regional cuisine bistro in the historic center.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/10/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Nui 360
Green Tower, Brisamar · Authorial
4.6· 521 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Panoramic restaurant with a menu signed by chef Erick Jacquin.
Fonte editorial: Alô Alô Bahia, 01/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Tartuferia Savitar
João Pessoa · Haute cuisine
4.9· 1,306 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Cuisine by chef Carol Panarotte, using regional products from Cariri.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 07/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Adega do Alfredo
Ls Hotel · Portuguese
4.5· 106 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Described as one of the most traditional restaurants in the city.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, jan/2024
Café São Braz Experience
João Pessoa · Coffee shop
No TripAdvisor listing
Focused on specialty coffees produced in Paraíba and other regions.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 09/08/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Empório Café
João Pessoa · Café and bistro
4.3· 275 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Combines a coffee shop, bakery, and bistro at the same address.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 09/08/2026
Dona Antônia
Jardim Cidade Universitária · Italian
No TripAdvisor listing
Pastas, pizzas, and Italian cuisine away from the hustle and bustle of the waterfront.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 09/08/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Extremo Oriental
Bairro Dos Estados · Japanese and chinese
4.3· 50 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Gardens and large air-conditioned spaces, Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 09/08/2026
Restaurante Família Picuí
Torre · Lunch
No TripAdvisor listing
Described as a simple lunch house, in a Sunday guide.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 13/09/2026
Comedoria do Cabeça
Mangabeira · Brazilian
No TripAdvisor listing
Presented as a local restaurant in a Sunday lunch guide.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 13/09/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Bar do Galo
Torre · Pub/tavern
4.6· 10 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Appears as an option for a traditional pub in the city.
Fonte editorial: Jornal da Paraíba, 09/2023
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor 083 Burguer
Jaguaribe · Hamburger
4.7· 6 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Burger joint listed among the city's references.
Fonte editorial: Polêmica Paraíba, 27/04/2025
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Gio Burguer
Bairro Dos Estados · Hamburger
4.8· 8 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Mentioned in a survey of burger joints in the capital.
Fonte editorial: Polêmica Paraíba, 27/04/2025
La Hamburgueria JP
Bancários · Hamburger
No TripAdvisor listing
Mentioned in a survey of burger joints in the capital.
Fonte editorial: Polêmica Paraíba, 27/04/2025
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Fazenzza Pizzaria
João Pessoa · Pizza
5.0· 4 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Hermann Sihler's pizzeria, the only one named in a report on the sector.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 10/07/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Turek Grelhados
Pb- 008, Km 23 · Carapibus · Grilled
4.7· 286 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Meats, pastas, fish, shrimp, and risottos, on the road that serves Carapibus.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 23/08/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Rocha Mar
Coqueirinho · Conde · Seafood
4.8· 29 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Seafood house on Coqueirinho beach.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 23/08/2026
Casa de Taipa Tambaba
Tambaba · Conde · Beach
No TripAdvisor listing
One of the houses mentioned in the Tambaba region.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 23/08/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Restaurante Brasilândia Tambaba
Tambaba · Conde · Beach
4.6· 18 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Mentioned among the establishments in the Tambaba region.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 23/08/2026
Photo: venue listing on TripAdvisor Restaurante do Caldinho
Praia Bela · Pitimbu · Seafood
4.5· 29 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Confirmed in two different sources as a house in Praia Bela.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 23/08/2026
Restaurante Maré
Praia Bela · Pitimbu · Seafood
No TripAdvisor listing
Mentioned in a report on where to eat on the southern coast of Paraíba.
Fonte editorial: Paraíba Business, 23/08/2026
Bar da Peixada
Pitimbu · Fish stew
4.7· 3 reviews
Rating checked on October 8, 2026
Mentioned in a guide to beaches on the southern coast of Paraíba.
Fonte editorial: Catraca Livre, atual. 13/05/2025